CS Professional · Banking and Insurance - Laws and Practice · Consumer Protection
A State Government in India has set up its State Consumer Protection Council. The State's Minister-in-charge of Consumer Affairs asks the Company Secretary of a bank how many members the Central Government may nominate to this Council. Under the Act, what is the position?
The Central Government may nominate members not exceeding ten to the State Consumer Protection Council. Section 6(2)(c) fixes this ceiling, while the State's Minister-in-charge of Consumer Affairs chairs the Council, and other members are prescribed official or non-official representatives.
- ANot exceeding ten members may be nominated by the Central GovernmentCorrect
- BNot exceeding five members may be nominated by the Central Government
- CThe Central Government cannot nominate any member
- DAny number of members may be nominated by the Central Government
Explanation
Section 6(2)(c) provides for such number of other official or non-official members, not exceeding ten, as may be nominated by the Central Government. The Minister-in-charge of Consumer Affairs in the State is the Chairperson. A limit of five or no limit contradicts the text.
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